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End-of-Quarter Negotiation Strategies

End-of-quarter negotiation strategies in the US—dealers may have targets; get OTD in writing and use data so you don't overpay.

AutoPremo Team
January 31, 2026
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End-of-quarter negotiation strategies in the U.S.: dealers may have volume targets at quarter-end—you may have slightly more leverage—but still get out-the-door price in writing and know fair value. Use autopremo.com price checker and OTD calculator. Use autopremo.com.

TL;DR End of quarter = dealers may be motivated—still negotiate OTD first, get OTD in writing, know fair value with autopremo.com price checker. Don't buy just because "it's quarter-end"—buy when OTD is fair. Use autopremo.com.

Use Timing as Leverage

Dealers may have targets—use that to ask for written OTD and compare. Don't overpay; know fair value with autopremo.com price checker. Get your numbers at autopremo.com.

Get OTD in Writing

Insist on full OTD in writing—selling price, tax, fees, total. Use autopremo.com OTD calculator. See OTD at autopremo.com.

Bottom Line

End of quarter = use timing—still get OTD in writing and fair value. Use autopremo.com price checker and OTD calculator so you don't overpay.

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